Save the Date!
GRADUATION CEREMONY 2025
- Do not opt-out of receiving Blackboard messages from Los Angeles Valley College or Los Angeles Community College District. Opting out will result in you missing out on receiving an invitation and other important deadlines for graduation.
- Make sure to check your student email on a regular basis for important deadlines. Check your spam/junk folder as well. The graduation ceremony reservation will only be sent to your student email.
- Make an appointment with a counselor ahead of time. The deadline to submit a graduation petition is March 14, 2025, so make sure to schedule an appointment with a counselor before the deadline.
- All graduates must report to Monarch Baseball Fields off of Parking Lot G at 7:30AM. Monarch Hall is located in the Campus Center building. Do not go directly to Monarch Stadium.
- You must wear a black cap and gown. You may purchase your cap and gown at the LAVC Bookstore.
- Stiletto Heels are not recommended. Wear flat shoes, wedges, platform shoes, or comfortable shoes.
- Pets or animals are not allowed. If you have a service animal, please make sure to contact the Office of Student Life at least three days ahead of the ceremony. Emotional support animals are Not considered service animals.
- Children are not allowed to walk with graduates. Please make the appropriate child care arrangements.
- Tickets will not be issued this year for guests. Admittance to the ceremony will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
How to Purchase Your Cap and Gown
Students participating in the ceremony must wear a BLACK cap and gown. Please visit or contact the LAVC Monarch Bookstore at (818) 947-2313 for more information on how to purchase a cap and gown. Graduation merchandise will be available for purchase soon sometime in March 2025.
PRICES: These prices are from 2024 and are subject to change.
- Cap, gown and insignia tassel: $49.95 plus tax
- Sash: $44.95 plus tax
- Diploma Holder Cover: $13.95
- Gold honor cords: $14.95 plus tax (Student must be on a list provided to the bookstore to purchase this cord)
Can I share what college/university I will be transferring to?
Yes! We want to recognize all LAVC graduates who are transferring to four-year colleges and universities in Fall 2025 on the LAVC electronic marquees.
If you want to share where you will be transferring to, please email @email with the following information:
- Your name
- Student ID number
- Name of the university/college you will be attending
- A screen shot of your university/college acceptance letter with your name (block out your address and university student ID)
The LAVC Public Relations Office will start posting the names on the marquee in June 2025. You will be notified by email when your announcement has been posted.
Can LAVC share my photos and video on social media?
Hey Grads! On the day of graduation, hashtag #lavcgrad2025 on Instagram to share your posts on the lavalleycollege IG account!
Receiving Your Diploma
Fall 2024 graduates may have received their diplomas already; however, Spring 2025 "Candidates for Graduation" should receive their diploma by mail after the start of the Fall 2025 semester (approximately in October).
Make sure that your address is correct on the Student Information System. To change your address, you need to fill out a change-of-address form in the Admissions Office.
Please note that the Graduation Office will first certify your spring semester grades in order to issue a diploma. Your participation in the graduation ceremony does not indicate you have completed all requirements for graduation
In the meantime, if you need proof of graduation, you may request an official copy of your transcripts from the Admissions and Records Office, or you can print an unofficial transcript from the Student Information System.
LAVC Alumni Association
You're invited to join our LAVC Alumni Association. Please call our LAVC Foundation Office at (818) 947-2619 to take advantage of this special offer.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
IN ORDER TO GRADUATE, you must submit a "Graduation Petition" by March 14, 2025 for your name to appear in the graduation program. Please call the Admissions and Records Office at (818) 947-2553, email @email, or visit the Admissions and Records Office in person or their Virtual Desk.